Chris Rhodes is a photographer and reporter for RiverBender and EdGlenToday.com. He is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL with a degree in Criminal Justice. He also runs the Madison County Scanner Page.
Chris loves camping,fishing, and photography. Chris is an Eagle Scout and lives in East Alton.
GRANITE CITY - Chatham Glenwood had three of the top five runners in the field in the girls race of the 52md annual Pete Robinson/Harry Lang Granite City cross country Invitational meet on Saturday morning at Wilson Park in Granite City. It was Edwardsville who came away with the team championship....
GRANITE CITY - Civic Memorial's Max Weber finished second in the field, with Landon Harris of host Granite City placing third. But it was St. Louis University High who won the boys team championship in the 52nd annual Pete Robinson/Harry Lang Granite City Cross Country Invitational meet, held Saturday...
ROXANA — Mekhi Shorter, a sophomore running back who transferred from East Alton Wood River, is making an immediate impact for the Roxana Shells football team this season. Through two games, Shorter leads the team with an average of 123.5 rushing yards per game and has scored six rushing touchdowns...
ALTON — A vehicle struck a guardrail and caught fire Friday night on Landmarks Boulevard in Alton, according to local authorities. Firefighters received a call at 10:03 p.m. reporting the incident. Upon arrival, responders found a Dodge Magnum engulfed in flames. Fire crews quickly extinguished...
BETHALTO — The Civic Memorial Eagles dominated East Alton-Wood River in a Friday night football game in Wood River, securing a 49-0 victory. The Eagles took an early lead with quarterback Luke Clouser running 10 yards for a touchdown with 7:11 remaining in the first quarter. Drake Davenport...
ALTON — Marquette Catholic’s girls golf team claimed the top spot in a competitive match Thursday at Woodlands Golf Course, posting a team score of 168 to outpace local rivals. The event, held on Sept. 4, 2025, featured several area schools. Father McGivney finished second with a team...
GODFREY - Madison County authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening, Sept. 3, 2025, on Martin Luther King Boulevard (U.S. 67) near Godfrey Road. At approximately 9:22 p.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Godfrey Fire Department responded...
GODFREY — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday night, Sept. 3, 2025, on MLK Drive between Godfrey Road and Northport Drive, authorities said. The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Godfrey Fire Department responded to the scene, where firefighters and Alton Memorial Ambulance...
PALMYRA — Damian L. Pratt, 36, of Palmyra, was charged with one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm and one count of criminal trespass to a residence. Pratt allegedly struck his brother in the head with his hand, causing bodily harm. He was also charged after going to a home in Modest...
STAUNTON — Melissa S. Bruhn, 48, of Staunton, was charged on August 25, 2025, with Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer following an incident the previous day. According to court documents, Bruhn allegedly pushed a Staunton police officer while he was performing his official duties on...
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